Think you might need a little help keeping your New Year's resolution to lose weight? Try acupuncture. It won't be a quick fix or a magic needle — there is no such thing when it comes to a successful weight loss program. But acupuncture can play an important role in your overall strategy. Find out how in Catching Health with Diane Atwood.

If you are a caregiver for anyone — a child or an adult — it's highly likely that you almost always put yourself last. Time to stop that! I've got some useful tips, thanks to a couple of local experts, in my latest Catching Health post. 2015 is going to be the year you start taking care of yourself too! Read more ...

Do you indulge in a lot of candy and other sweets during the holidays? Check out my Catching Health blog for some useful tips on how to enjoy holiday goodies without doing damage to your teeth. Six Tips for a Health Holiday Mouth ...

Now and again, I write about my mother, who is 88 and lives in a memory care facility. Over the years I've had to help purchase home medical equipment — canes, wheelchairs, walkers — for her and my late father. If you're in a similar situation, but prefer to shop online, you might be interested in a new Maine-based website called 10bestmedical.com. Read more ...